Viking E-50-BN Oil Rubbed Bronze Video Entry Phone IP67

Viking Electronics E-50-BN Oil Rubbed Bronze Single-Gang Video Entry Phone

Overview

The Viking Electronics E-50-BN is a compact, weather and vandal-resistant video entry phone designed for two-way handsfree audio communication with color composite video — purpose-built for commercial entry points where a standard intercom won't survive the environment. The E-50-BN (often searched as E 50 BN) ships in an oil rubbed bronze faceplate finish and flushes into a standard single-gang box, keeping the installation clean and the profile low. If you're wiring a lobby door, gate house, or exterior vestibule on an analog phone system, this is the form factor to evaluate first. Explore the full Viking Electronics entry phone lineup for additional finishes and configurations.

Key Features

• IP67 Ingress Protection: Full dust-tight and submersion-rated to 1 meter — meaningful at ground-level entries where standing water, pressure washing, or irrigation spray is routine. Not just splash-resistant: this rating handles it.
• Color Video Camera — Wide Viewing Angle: High-resolution color composite video gives the inside station a real look at who's at the door, not just a silhouette. Wide angle reduces the need to perfectly center the camera on a narrow door frame.
• -30°F to 150°F Operating Range: Cold-climate installs (unheated parking structures, northern loading docks) and desert/Southwest rooftop-adjacent entries are both within spec. Few entry phones cover this full range without a heater kit.
• Flush Single-Gang or Surface Mount: Drops into a standard single-gang electrical box for a clean architectural finish, or surface-mounts with an optional VE-3x5 adapter — useful when retrofit wiring doesn't hit an exact stud bay. Check the entry phone category for compatible surface boxes.
• Selectable Auto Answer: Configure the unit to pick up automatically when the door phone calls — useful for guard stations, dispatch centers, or any scenario where the answering party shouldn't have to physically pick up.
• Adjustable Microphone and Speaker Volume: Field-adjustable audio levels let you tune for ambient noise at installation rather than returning to adjust later. High-traffic entries with HVAC noise or outdoor wind will need this.
• Call Progress Detection (CPC, Silence, Busy, Timeout): The unit detects multiple end-of-call conditions — not just manual hang-up — so the line clears reliably and doesn't stay seized on a missed call.
• Blue LED Indicator: Visible call-status feedback at the door. Useful for visitors who need confirmation the unit is active before speaking.
• 5 Gel-Filled Butt Connectors Included: Weatherproof terminations for the field connections are in the box — correct connector type for outdoor splices where moisture wicking into a standard butt connector causes failures over time.
• Oil Rubbed Bronze Faceplate (4.875" x 3.125" x 0.18"): Thin-profile faceplate complements architectural hardware in hospitality, multifamily, and historic building renovations where brushed steel looks out of place. Five finishes available in the E-50 family if bronze isn't the right match for your install.

Integration and Compatibility

The E-50-BN is an analog entry phone — it connects to standard telephone lines and analog intercom systems, not VoIP or SIP directly without an analog telephone adapter (ATA). The color composite video output pairs with a compatible video door phone monitor or video intercom system. For PoE-based IP intercom systems, evaluate Viking's IP-series entry phones instead. Surface-mount installations can use the optional VE-3x5 adapter plate, which is sold separately. Review your video intercom system compatibility before ordering to confirm composite video input support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What mounting options does the E-50-BN support?

A: The E-50-BN flush-mounts in a standard single-gang electrical box. It also supports surface mounting using the optional VE-3x5 adapter plate, sold separately.

Q: What is the IP rating of the E-50-BN?

A: The E-50-BN is rated IP67 — fully dust-tight and capable of withstanding temporary submersion up to 1 meter. It is suitable for exposed outdoor entries subject to rain, wash-down, or standing water.

Q: What temperature range does the E-50-BN support?

A: Operating range is -30°F to 150°F, covering cold-climate and high-heat environments without supplemental heating or cooling accessories.

Q: Does the E-50-BN work with VoIP or SIP phone systems?

A: The E-50-BN is an analog entry phone designed for standard telephone lines and analog intercom systems. VoIP or SIP integration requires an analog telephone adapter (ATA) between the unit and the IP system.

Q: What finishes are available in the E-50 family?

A: The E-50 series is available in Brushed Stainless Steel, Oil Rubbed Bronze (E-50-BN), Polished Brass, Satin White, and Satin Black.

Q: What connections does the E-50-BN use in the field?

A: The unit ships with 5 gel-filled butt connectors for weatherproof field terminations — the correct connector type for outdoor splices to prevent moisture ingress over time.

Karl Wilson

The E-50-BN earns its place on analog entry deployments specifically because of that IP67 rating paired with the -30°F to 150°F thermal range — a combination that eliminates the heater-kit conversation on cold-climate projects and the shade-structure conversation on sun-exposed desert installs. Most single-gang entry phones compromise on one end of that range; this one doesn't.

Technical Highlights:

• IP67 Rating: Submersion-rated to 1 meter — not just rain-resistant. Ground-level entries subject to pressure washing or periodic flooding won't degrade the enclosure seal over time.
• -30°F to 150°F Operating Range: Covers unheated Minnesota parking garages in January and Arizona courtyard entries in August without supplemental hardware. That's a 180°F spread, which is genuinely uncommon in this form factor.
• Gel-Filled Butt Connectors (5 included): Standard butt connectors wick moisture through capillary action and fail within 1-2 seasons outdoors. Gel-filled connectors are the correct spec for exposed outdoor terminations — Viking including them in the box instead of leaving it to the installer to source correctly is worth noting.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 4.875" x 3.125" faceplate fits a standard single-gang rough-in, but confirm your box depth accommodates the phone board (2.84" x 1.8" x 1.65") — particularly in retrofit applications where the existing box may be shallow.
• Video output is color composite, not IP or HDMI — your receiving monitor or intercom station must have a composite video input. Verify before ordering if you're integrating with a newer IP-based video door station monitor.

The E-50-BN is the right call for multifamily and hospitality renovation projects where the architectural hardware is oil-rubbed bronze and a stainless steel faceplate would look wrong — and where the entry is fully exposed to weather extremes that would kill a lower-rated unit within a season.